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(1)On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You’re nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.”36 I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. 37 Was thi s how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.38 With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I’ve been elected vice president of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions. It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. 39 Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn’t straight A’s.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader.40 Now you know the true secrets of high school.A. I didn’t admit it.B. I didn’t get any school schedule.C. Don’t try to pretend to be someone you’re not.D. My schoolbag was really too heavy for me to carry.E. High school is something that any student can overcome.F. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn’t figure out.G. Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out.(2)Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and Organizations Many college students don’t know what they’re missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience. 36 Check them out and see what’s available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.1. Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year.37However, in a club, you’ll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.2. Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments. 383. Learn important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn importantleadership skills that would look great on job applications. 39 These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position.4. 40Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most out of your time in college!A. Have fun.B. Never waste energy.C. Class sizes can be big.D. Take advantage of your major.E. So don’t just walk past those tables during clubs week.F. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.G. And you might even get access to study help and other academic advice.(3)Benefits of ReadingRecently I’ve been on a huge reading kick, checking out anything I can get my hands on in the library. 36 Here are a few of my favourite ways that reading has improved my quality of life, and will certainly improve yours.● Reducing stress.Where I might have had a stressful day, a book can easily refresh me. Fiction is fantastic for this. Reading an awesome fiction book is perfect right before bed time, though sometimes it’s hard to put the book down if it’s really good. 37● Improved memory.I have an awful memory. I usually can’t remember what I’ve eaten for breakfast, let alone things like names and addresses. Yet I’ve been finding that I can remember things much easier when I’ve been reading consistently. 38 Not really.B ut I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that reading has somehow improved my memory.● Increased vocabulary.39 It’s no secret. But did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or direct teaching? In fact, language in childre n’s books is likely to be more fantastic than average conversation. Increased vocabulary is especially important for bloggers or writers.● 40This isn’t much of a surprise, considering that reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking. I fe el like a better writer, as I’m constantly surrounding myself with works from people who are better than me. That’s why English classes in high school make you read “the classics”. The more you read the better of a writer you’ll become.A. Still, you’ll b e relaxed.B. Improved writing skills.C. Helping broaden horizon.D. Isn’t it surprising that reading reduces stress?E. Do I have any scientific data to match this up?F. Reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling.G. The act of reading every day has helped me in nearly every aspect of my life.(4)Each of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process. But all too often, parents and teachers don’t allow children to have this same right. 36Donnie was my youngest third-grader. His fear of failure kept him from classroom games and answering questions—he was afraid he might be wrong. I tried my best to build his self-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, when Mary Anne came. She was a student teacher, young and pretty, and she loved children.37One morning, we were working on math problems at the chalkboard. Donnie had copied the problems with pains-taking tidiness and filled answers in the first row. Pleased with his progress, I left the children with Mary and went for art materials. When I returned, Donnie was in tears. 38 My student teacher looked at me helplessly. Suddenly her face brightened. Then she got a container filled with pencils.“See these pencils, Donnie!” she said gently.“They belong to Mrs Lindstromand me. See how the erasers are worn! That’s because we make mistakes too. 39 That’s what you must learn to do, too. ” She kissed him and stood up. “Here,” she encouraged, “I’ll leave one pencil on your desk so you’ll remember that everybody makes mistakes, even teachers.” Donnie looked up with love in his eyes and a smile.40 That, together with Mary Anne’s frequent encouragement, gradually persuaded him that it’s all right to make mistakes as long as you erase them and try again.A. Donnie succeeded eventually.B. He’d missed the third problem.C. But we erase the mistakes and try again.D. The pencil became Donnie’s prized possession.E. The following is how our children ever experienced.F. My pupils, Donnie included, all respected her very much.G. Whenever I see a child struggle with this kind of pressure, I think of Donnie.(5)How to Deal with Low SpiritsDealing with low spirits requires action, but taking action when you’re blue can be hard. However, you can get there by making positive choices for yourself each day.◆Write.Each day, write freely about what most bothers you. 36 Just write! Write five things you are most grateful for each day. Gratefulness can help you begin seeing life as half full rather than half empty. Write letters to your friends and family. Write notes to yourself as if you were talking to a much beloved friend.◆Watch your language.37 Stay away from negative words. Avoid sayings like, “Nothing ever goes right for me” or “What should I expect? Life isn’t fair.” Your words can turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy(预言). Let your self-talk be positive, optimistic and helpful.◆38Taking painting lessons. Start learning how to play the piano, the guitar or the violin. Walk around town taking photographs. Write a children’s story, a novel, a poem or a song. Let your creative self explore and revel(陶醉)in the joy of creation.◆Start exercising.Exercise can help your body make and give out those “happy chemicals” that keep you feeling good. 39 Start swimming. Start climbing.◆Eat healthy.The chemicals, or lack of them, in our brain and body can either make us happy or sad. Buy a juicer and begin making vegetables and fruit drinks. Take multi-vitamin. Make sure you get enough amount of Vitamin C, E, and B. 40 Take action and you’ll make it!A. Get creative.B. And never be careless.C. Join a local walking club.D. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar.E. Your language must always be interesting enough.F. The words you use can sometimes make you down.G. Make it your goal to eat four vegetables and two fruits a day.参考答案:(1)36-40 AFGEC(2)36-40 ECGFA(3)36-40 GAEFB(4)36-40 GFBCD(5)36-40 DFACG。